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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Zn Fe
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min.
Min (%) 61.0
Max (%) 64.0 0.09 Rem 0.05
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)
Elongation
(%)
Rockwell B scale Rockwell F scale
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Tube Hard Drawn H80 74 Typ
55 Typ
10 Typ
80 Typ
Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm OS025 56 Typ
23 Typ
50 Typ
82 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1680
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.305
Specific Gravity 8.44
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 27.6
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.4
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Fair
Machinability Rating 35
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Forming and Bending
  • Roll Threading and Knurling
  • Shearing
  • Spinning
  • Squeezing and Swaging
  • Stamping
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 800 1300
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Industrial Cold Headed Parts Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity
Cold Headed Parts Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity
Cold Headed Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Cold Headed Parts Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Plumbing Accessories Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Accessories Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Plumbing Accessories Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Accessories Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Plumbing Trap Tube Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Plumbing Trap Tube Forming Characteristics Formability
Plumbing Trap Tube Solderability Solderability
Traps Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Traps Forming Characteristics Cold Workability
Traps Forming Characteristics Formability
Traps Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B927/B927M BRASS ROD, BAR, AND SHAPES
Tube ASTM B135 Tube, Seamless
Seamless ASME SB135 SEAMLESS BRASS TUBE
Seamless (Metric) ASTM B135/B135M Seamless Brass Tube
Wire ASTM B134/B134M BRASS WIRE
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.